Æ Unit - Narendradeva ND (641-680) front Æ Unit - Narendradeva ND (641-680) back
Æ Unit - Narendradeva ND (641-680) photo
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Æ Unit - Narendradeva ND

 
Copper 7.58 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Licchavi Kingdom (Nepal)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
641-680
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.58 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#80414
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Nagari legend within dotted border

Lettering: Pashupati

Edge

Plain

Comment

Higher weight and diameter

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Licchavi king, Narendradeva, on one side, and a symbol of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the other. This suggests that the coin was used as a medium of exchange and also held religious significance.